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Thread: improved in 15 minutes..a miracle in my life..
Post: Re: improved in 15 minutes..a miracle in my life..

Dear Ajmer, I always argue that rejection of the minus -- is the second-opnion. I also argue that, if Bates 1913 study were conducted with "older" students (college), it would have a chance of succe...

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11-24-2008, 07:22 AM

Thread: improved in 15 minutes..a miracle in my life..
Post: Re: improved in 15 minutes..a miracle in my life..

Dear Hana, Subject: Starting a "cure" process and organization in India. I know we all want to say, "I have a 'cure"". That sells. That gets "attention". But it also gets you a lawsuit -- if you ...

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08-30-2009, 04:58 PM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, Subject: Your situation. If you can read 20/20 (judge, or read 1/2 the letters correctly) you pass this tough visual-acuity standard. The methods I advocate (including) Bates -- apply t...

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08-04-2007, 08:37 AM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
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Dear Alex, Subject: Wearing glasses with 20/20 vision. Thanks for being objective in making these measurements. I do not know how old your are, or why you are wearing these glasses. You do not hav...

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08-07-2007, 07:33 AM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, Subject: Making the critical checks yourself. If you could not read the Snellne (at 20 feet) or see clearly "close" then you would have a "problem". But you pass these tests. So the rea...

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Bates Method

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08-08-2007, 06:54 AM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, It was not clear to me that you could get along with no lens on your face. Now that it clear -- do not wear the lens. As for Bates methods, David is the expert -- and he can suggest vari...

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08-08-2007, 12:59 PM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, Subject: The purpose of vision-clearing Quote:Isn't the aim of eyesight improvement to be able to read letters clearly even at 20/15? That depends on your objective GOAL. I know that ...

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Bates Method

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08-05-2007, 05:48 AM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, Subject: People are "unique". What I think and say -- applies only to me. I did some things with my eyes as a young child -- which I judge created: 1. Strabmusmis and 2. Incipient n...

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Bates Method

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08-05-2007, 07:37 AM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, Subject: A good STARTING point. Your two refractions seem to be positive. For discussions here, it would help to read and report your Snellen -- for your personal judgment -- and for u...

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Bates Method

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08-06-2007, 01:03 PM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, I also had the strabmismus operation, at about age seven. A positive refractive STATE of +1 diopter is normal for your eyes. If your eyes work together, and you do not have an eye that ...

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Bates Method

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08-07-2007, 10:45 AM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, Subject: The refractive STATES of the NORMAL eye -- in an "open" environment. I think you are being frightened into wearing a plus lens -- when there is no indication that you need to we...

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Bates Method

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08-08-2007, 06:42 PM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, This issue of "trust" is very serious. Yes, in proper context I trust a medical judgment. But where there is an honest second-opinion (such as Dr. Bates judgment) THEN I WANT TO HEAR ABO...

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Bates Method

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08-09-2007, 08:19 AM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, In fact I had "squint" (so called) when I was between five and seven. At that point I had the operation. No, that does NOT make me an "expert" -- but I am comfortable with the situatio...

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Bates Method

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08-10-2007, 10:31 AM

Thread: 3 questions of a beginner
Post: Re: 3 questions of a beginner

Dear Alex, Subject: Fundamental conflict -- that no one can resolve. 1. You thought you had "squint" -- but perhaps you do not. 2. You are wearing a "plus", but don't want to do it. 3. When you...

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08-10-2007, 07:43 PM

Thread: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?
Post: Re: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?

Dear Mihia, You should read the Snellen with both eyes open. Here are the published requirements. <a class="postlink" href="http://www.lowvisioncare.com/visionlaws.htm">http:/...

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08-22-2008, 12:18 PM

Thread: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?
Post: Re: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?

Dear Clark, Subject: What is "reasonable standard" for Snellen? My vision is now between 20/20 and 20/2 5 (Long story). The essense of the Standard Snellen is that the width of the letter (black) h...

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Bates Method

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09-10-2008, 07:53 AM

Thread: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?
Post: Re: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?

Dear Clark, Thanks for asking. The name of my book is, "How to Avoid Nearsightedness". Best, Otis

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05-15-2009, 08:28 PM

Thread: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?
Post: Re: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?

Dear Clark, That is indeed impressive Clark> I see 20/20 line clear at 20 feet and when doing the 'right things' can see 20/10, 5. Like to sit on my chair 12 feet from tv and look at the chart ...

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Bates Method

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05-14-2009, 08:00 AM

Thread: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?
Post: Re: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?

Dear Friend, In Bates 1913 study -- he insisted that the kids read their Snellen. The purpose was that they could confirm their "progress" by direct measurement. Let me add that, since that time the V...

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08-21-2008, 08:08 AM

Thread: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?
Post: Re: HOW TO USE SNELLEN CHART CORRECTLY ?

Dear Clark, Subject: The big " C " Chart (Snellen) This was also called the big " E " chart. The goal of these charts is to establish your visual acuity -- by determining which line you can read 1...

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09-09-2008, 05:53 PM

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